161 Prince Street
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00516-0043Map
Owner of record: Meo 159-161 Prince St LLC
161 Prince Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 24 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Meo 159-161 Prince St LLC. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 17, 2026. 2 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 66
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 29
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2026
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 16
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2020 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 4, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story
Jan 16, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
May 1, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes construction materials at 1st story balcony at south fire escape at west courtyard
May 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof
May 1, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air- conditioners on 6th sty balcony at fire escape, section ''161'', at west
Mar 4, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at bulkhead door to roof
Apr 4, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall stairs
Apr 4, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 7, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 7, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance in the foyer located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2000 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2000 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the foyer located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2000 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance in the foyer located at apt 11, 4th story
Dec 9, 1999 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate window 4 sty northwest apt 11. , section '' ''
Oct 7, 1998 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty northwest apt 11. , section '' ''
Oct 7, 1998 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 9, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 9, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 9, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every fl per bc 1018.1 27- 366 for transient occupied building.previous ecb 35169211l.rmdy:discon
May 18, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide fire alarm system in transiently occupied building. previous ecb 35169213p. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 18, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit pasageway noted front fire escapedrop down ladder blocked/obstructed by canopy/awning. rmdy: remove obstruction.
May 18, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than the permanent residential purposes dob records indicates bldg to be legally approved as a multi dwelling class a apt bldg a 5th flr apt 18 transient use.
May 18, 2016 · Penalty $10,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.21 27-954.1 in transient occupied building.previous ecb 35169212n.rmdy:discontinue illeg
May 18, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1;27-366.for transiently occupied building.rem:discontinue illegal occupan
Dec 7, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes.depatment of buildings records indicates building to be legally approved as multiple dwelling class "a" apt. building.apt. #18 on 5
Dec 7, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system in transiently occupied building.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Dec 7, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a systemof automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2;27-954.in transiently occupied building.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Dec 7, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or property post premises permit for work at premises.noted: 1st fl commerical space being renovated w/permit #122262201 w/work approx 40% complete & no permit for work issued by the dob display
Nov 23, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35127145r issued on 4/4/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28 201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy:comply w/commissioner's order
Aug 26, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #35127145r issued on 04/04/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. for failure to provide unobstruct
Jul 11, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35127145r issued on 4/4/15 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for public stairwell leading to roof top access fire escape is
May 22, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.(total obstructions atcorridor/exit passageway). note: public stairwell leading to roof top access fire escape is totally obstruction w/boxes,shopping carts,const
Apr 4, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 11
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 5, 2020 · Apt 11
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2018 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 9
Close
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- Safety
Fire escape
Feb 28, 2017 · Apt 6THFL
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 31, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 29, 2016 · Apt 12
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 16, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 16, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 22
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt NZ
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt NZ
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 6, 2015 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2015 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | $18,000,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 25 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1908
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 24
- Building area
- 9,684 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,375 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 516 / 43
- Assessed value
- $2,515,050
- Landmark / historic district
- Sullivan-Thompson Historic District
HPD registration #135258, last renewed Jan 22, 2026.
Questions about 161 Prince Street
Who owns 161 Prince Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Meo 159-161 Prince St LLC.
Does 161 Prince Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 161 Prince Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 161 Prince Street built?
City records list 1908 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 161 Prince Street?
It has 24 residential units and 25 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.